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Palo Alto Networks (PANW) Stock Forecast, Price Target & Predictions

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PANW Stock Forecast

Palo Alto Networks (PANW) stock forecast, based on 84 Wall Street analysts, predicts a 12-month average price target of $228.83, with a high of $250.00 and a low of $157.00. This represents a 20.19% increase from the last price of $190.39.

$150 $200 $250 $300 $350 $400 High: $250 Avg: $228.83 Low: $157 Last Closed Price: $190.39

PANW Stock Rating

Palo Alto Networks stock's rating consensus is Buy, based on 84 Wall Street analysts. The breakdown includes 0 Strong Buy (0.00%), 61 Buy (72.62%), 20 Hold (23.81%), 3 Sell (3.57%), and 0 Strong Sell (0.00%).

Buy
Total 84 3 20 61 Strong Sell Sell Hold Buy Strong Buy

PANW Price Target Upside V Benchmarks

TypeNameUpside
StockPalo Alto Networks20.19%
SectorTechnology Stocks 19.50%
IdeaArtificial Intelligence Stocks List25.69%
IdeaSaaS Stocks List30.13%

Price Target Trends

1M3M12M
# Anlaysts51121
Avg Price Target$213.40$232.27$238.29
Last Closing Price$190.39$190.39$190.39
Upside/Downside12.09%22.00%25.16%
Ratings Trends
DateStrong BuyBuyHoldSellStrong SellTotal
Dec, 251130103-54
Nov, 251030122-54
Oct, 251030122-54
Sep, 25930122-53
Aug, 25928152-54
Analyst Price Target Forecasts
DateAnalystCompanyPrice TargetPrice when PublishedPrice Target/Price when PublishedPrice Target/Last Closing Price
Nov 20, 2025Stephen BerseyHSBC$157.00$185.07-15.17%-17.54%
Nov 20, 2025Goldman Sachs$240.00$185.0729.68%26.06%
Nov 20, 2025Rob OwensPiper Sandler$230.00$199.9015.06%20.80%
Nov 20, 2025Bernstein$210.00$199.905.05%10.30%
Nov 17, 2025Keith BachmanBMO Capital$230.00$205.0512.17%20.80%
Nov 12, 2025Joseph GalloJefferies$250.00$218.2714.54%31.31%
Nov 11, 2025UBS$250.00$218.2714.54%31.31%
Oct 27, 2025Trevor WalshJMP Securities$250.00$217.1115.15%31.31%
Oct 17, 2025Oppenheimer$245.00$205.8419.02%28.68%
Oct 13, 2025Gray PowellBTIG$248.00$208.5518.92%30.26%
Analyst Rating Forecasts
DateCompanyPrevious RatingNew RatingRating Change
Nov 24, 2025Cantor FitzgeraldOverweightOverweighthold
Nov 20, 2025HSBCHoldReducedowngrade
Nov 20, 2025Goldman SachsBuyBuyhold
Nov 20, 2025Piper SandlerOverweightOverweighthold
Nov 20, 2025BernsteinOutperformOutperformhold
Nov 20, 2025UBSNeutralNeutralhold
Nov 17, 2025BMO CapitalOutperformOutperformhold
Nov 11, 2025JefferiesBuyBuyhold
Oct 27, 2025CitigroupOutperformOutperformhold
Oct 17, 2025OppenheimerOutperformOutperformhold

Financial Forecast

EPS Forecast

$-1 $0 $1 $2 $3 $4 $5 $6 Jul 21 Jul 22 Jul 23 Jul 24 Jul 25 Jul 26 Jul 27 Jul 28 Jul 29
Jul 21Jul 22Jul 23Jul 24Jul 25Jul 26Jul 27Jul 28Jul 29
Reported$-0.86$-0.45$0.73$4.04$1.71----
Avg Forecast$1.99$2.31$2.13$2.79$3.19$3.63$4.20$3.87-
High Forecast$2.05$3.13$2.29$2.79$3.33$3.99$5.06$4.15-
Low Forecast$1.86$1.48$2.07$2.78$1.65$1.87$3.35$3.76-
Surprise %-143.22%-119.48%-65.73%44.80%-46.39%----

Revenue Forecast

$0 $4B $8B $12B $16B $20B Jul 21 Jul 22 Jul 23 Jul 24 Jul 25 Jul 26 Jul 27 Jul 28 Jul 29
Jul 21Jul 22Jul 23Jul 24Jul 25Jul 26Jul 27Jul 28Jul 29
Reported$4.26B$5.50B$6.89B$8.03B$9.22B----
Avg Forecast$4.21B$5.37B$6.90B$8.00B$9.15B$10.58B$12.26B$13.71B$15.62B
High Forecast$4.31B$6.44B$6.90B$8.01B$9.17B$10.78B$12.33B$14.47B$16.49B
Low Forecast$3.99B$4.29B$6.89B$7.82B$9.13B$10.38B$12.19B$13.40B$15.27B
Surprise %1.12%2.48%-0.05%0.34%0.79%----

Net Income Forecast

$-1B $0 $1B $2B $3B $4B Jul 21 Jul 22 Jul 23 Jul 24 Jul 25 Jul 26 Jul 27 Jul 28 Jul 29
Jul 21Jul 22Jul 23Jul 24Jul 25Jul 26Jul 27Jul 28Jul 29
Reported$-498.90M$-267.00M$439.70M$2.58B$1.13B----
Avg Forecast$-482.40M$-366.76M$439.70M$1.97B$1.26B$1.50B$2.98B$2.74B-
High Forecast$-385.92M$-293.40M$527.64M$1.98B$2.36B$2.82B$3.58B$2.94B-
Low Forecast$-578.88M$-440.11M$351.76M$1.97B$1.17B$1.32B$2.37B$2.66B-
Surprise %3.42%-27.20%-30.51%-10.25%----

PANW Forecast FAQ

Is Palo Alto Networks stock a buy?

Palo Alto Networks stock has a consensus rating of Buy, based on 84 Wall Street analysts. The rating breakdown includes 0 Strong Buy, 61 Buy, 20 Hold, 3 Sell, and 0 Strong Sell, reflecting a consensus that Palo Alto Networks is a favorable investment for most analysts.

What is Palo Alto Networks's price target?

Palo Alto Networks's price target, set by 84 Wall Street analysts, averages $228.83 over the next 12 months. The price target range spans from $157 at the low end to $250 at the high end, suggesting a potential 20.19% change from the previous closing price of $190.39.

How does Palo Alto Networks stock forecast compare to its benchmarks?

Palo Alto Networks's stock forecast shows a 20.19% upside, outperforming the average forecast for the technology stocks sector (19.50%), trailing the Artificial Intelligence Stocks List (25.69%) and SaaS Stocks List (30.13%) investment ideas.

What is the breakdown of analyst ratings for Palo Alto Networks over the past three months?

  • December 2025: 20.37% Strong Buy, 55.56% Buy, 18.52% Hold, 5.56% Sell, 0% Strong Sell.
  • November 2025: 18.52% Strong Buy, 55.56% Buy, 22.22% Hold, 3.70% Sell, 0% Strong Sell.
  • October 2025: 18.52% Strong Buy, 55.56% Buy, 22.22% Hold, 3.70% Sell, 0% Strong Sell.

What is Palo Alto Networks’s EPS forecast?

Palo Alto Networks's average annual EPS forecast for its fiscal year ending in July 2026 is $3.63, marking a 112.28% increase from the reported $1.71 in 2025. Estimates for the following years are $4.2 in 2027, $3.87 in 2028, and $0 in 2029.

What is Palo Alto Networks’s revenue forecast?

Palo Alto Networks's average annual revenue forecast for its fiscal year ending in July 2026 is $10.58B, reflecting a 14.74% increase from the reported $9.22B in 2025. The forecast for 2027 is $12.26B, followed by $13.71B for 2028, and $15.62B for 2029.

What is Palo Alto Networks’s net income forecast?

Palo Alto Networks's net income forecast for the fiscal year ending in July 2026 stands at $1.5B, representing an 32.46% increase from the reported $1.13B in 2025. Projections indicate $2.98B in 2027, $2.74B in 2028, and $0 in 2029.